Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Where To Celebrate Canada Day In Simcoe County and Muskoka?
Looking for ideas on how to mark Canada Day? Here are some of the events taking place in the region: https://twitter.com/TwpOroMedonte/status/1277927449582612480 ORILLIA With celebrations at Orillia's...
Jun 30, 2020
Rally Against Orillia's Samuel De Champlain Monument Set For Canada Day
A rally in opposition to the Orillia's monument to Samuel de Champlain is set for Canada Day. After a refresh, it is set to be resurrected by Parks Canada this month. According to the event's organize...
Jun 30, 2020
Barrie Approves Increased Parking Rates For Non-Residents
Barrie has decided to triple hourly waterfront parking rate for non-residents. A motion increasing non-resident parking rates to $10 an hour from $3 and the daily maximum parking rate to $50 from $20,...
Jun 30, 2020
Springwater Barn Fire
Springwater Fire Crews remain on scene, working hotspots from earlier Barn Fire on Flos Road Ten near Yonge Street. Officials say no injuries have been reported and the fire was prevented from spreadi...
Jun 30, 2020
Virtual Georgian College Grad Celebration Today
Georgian College is throwing a virtual celebration for graduates today. While the college can't host an in-person convocation during the pandemic, the college still wanted to roll out the virtual red ...
Jun 30, 2020
COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing In Gravenhurst Today
If you require a COVID-19 test to visit a long-term care home in Muskoka, community paramedics will be available today for testing of asymptomatic residents--that means you're not showing any signs or...
Jun 30, 2020
Should Orillia's Monument To Champlain Be Reinstalled?
A monument to Samuel de Champlain in Orillia is being reinstalled soon, but not without controversy. The much-debated monument portrayed the French explorer along with several other figures, including...
Jun 29, 2020
Juno Awards Being Handed Out Virtually Tonight
Starting tonight, the Juno Awards are going to be handed out virtually. trophies will be handed out in all 42 categories. The virtual presentation will also include some entertainment. The show starts...
Jun 29, 2020
Goodlife Fitness Centres Not Opening As Planned In Ontario Today
No, you won't be hitting the gym today. Goodlife Fitness gyms in Ontario will not be opening as the organization originally planned. Gyms in Ontario are still waiting for government approval to open t...
Jun 29, 2020
Hamilton Man Facing Charges After Amber Alert
The Amber Alert has yet again proven why it is effective in locating missing children. A six year old boy who was allegedly abducted by his father in St Catharines yesterday, was located less than an ...
Jun 29, 2020